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Admissions criteria

All applicants must have earned a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent at the time of enrollment. Applicants holding an undergraduate degree from recognized foreign institutions must display an acceptable level of English proficiency by achieving a score of 250 on the TOEFL examination.

Ph.D. or M.S. in Human Genetics
Students applying to the Human Genetics programs should have courses in biology, chemistry through organic chemistry, genetics and mathematics through calculus.

M.S. in Genetic Counseling
Applicants to the Genetic Counseling Program are required to have one year each of biology, chemistry and behavioral science, and one semester each of genetics, biochemistry and statistics. Experiences that focus on interpersonal dynamics are encouraged but not required.

Premedical Basic Health Sciences Program
This program provides advanced graduate level training for individuals seeking to enhance their background in the basic health sciences prior to entry into professional school.

 

 

Virginia Commonwealth UniversitySchool of Medicine • Department of Human Genetics
Contact us • Updated: July 5, 2006